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My Professional Journey Continues

04 Monday May 2015

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I realized I haven’t blogged here in a while but that’s only because I’ve been having a lot of fun interning for Pace Communications Inc., in Greensboro, N.C.

I started my internship with Pace in January 2015 as Editorial Digital intern for the multicultural team. I have learned a lot about CMS and literally everything I have to know about WordPress. 

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I dedicated most of my time doing the following:

  • Uploading articles onto CMS
  • Creating asides
  • Updating article database
  • Assuring quality of the work before publishing
  • I have also gotten the opportunity to do some writing in both English and Spanish (Being Bilingual comes in handy)

I had the opportunity to work with an agency that does incredible and creative work. From content marketing to really connecting with the client and understanding their needs. This was my first time working in an agency environment. I didn’t realize how much I loved fast-paced work until I started working for Pace.

Unfortunately, my time with Pace has come to an end and I have accepted an offer to work full-time with The Support Center, a nonprofit/ CDFI insititution (Raleigh, N.C.), with a wonderful cause to foster economic development by providing small business loans to the underserved community. I will be working as their Communications and Marketing Associate.

I am very excited for this new journey, especially because I will continue to make a difference in my job by working for a nonprofit organization.

My life has changed in a heartbeat, but I call this living and excelling in the professional world.

– JMRA

Internship with Special Olympics NC

02 Friday Aug 2013

Posted by in Blog Posts, Internships, My Experience with Non-Profits, Non-Profits

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This summer has been wonderful. I got the chance to start an internship with Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) as their Events intern. And it has been oh such a life-changing experience!

I started it out in May and ever since then, my life has changed. I’ve not only gotten the chance to learn a whole new set of skills, but I have gotten to meet the most wonderful and nicest people I have ever encountered.

While interning, I got two supervisors, from which I got different tasks during the week.

  • I got to work with the logistics manager, Morgan, with whom I got to work with the logistics that went into all the events in the summer. We did everything from planning an event to making sure the venues necessary were secured.
  • I also got the chance to work with the families and volunteer director, Katie, with whom I applied my writing skills. I wrote articles, came up with new programs for the organization, updated the website, etc.

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The people at SONC are great. I only have one more week left there. It’s sad to think about it but I am now getting ready to embark in a new chapter of my life. But I am really looking forward to next week! I get to go to the SONC Leadership Conference in Raleigh.

I could go on and on about my experience with SONC. It really has changed me for the better. Just being able to make a difference through the work I do is a great feeling. I realized that working for non-profits is something that I’d definitely continue to pursue.

Today, the staff and interns all went out to breakfast together. There, I received this beautiful plaque. I feel really thankful for this wonderful experience and look forward to keep making a difference in everything I do!

– JMRA